Sea Turtle Hinged Metal Trinket Box with Gold Trim - Green

This sea turtle trinket box is a little metal keepsake box in the shape of a turtle mid-swim, flippers stretched wide and head lifted as if it is gliding through the water. Its domed shell is finished in glossy green that fades to a sunny yellow at the edges, with fine dark lines marking out each plate. Clear stones are dotted across the top and set in a neat row all the way round the gold-coloured rim, so it sparkles from every angle. It measures 6cm wide, 6.5cm deep and 2.5cm tall, small enough to sit in the palm of your hand.

Lift the shell and it opens on a hinge to show a bright orange-red interior, a cheerful surprise against all that green. Inside there is room for the little things that tend to go astray: a ring, a pair of stud earrings, a spare button or a tiny keepsake. On a dressing table it keeps the pieces you wear most close at hand, and on a bedside table it is a handy place for a ring at night. Closed, it works just as well as an ornament, adding a splash of colour to a bookshelf, a windowsill or a desk, and it sits happily among shells, driftwood and other seaside pieces in a coastal-style room.

The body is metal, given a glossy finish with textured detail on the flippers and head and small dark eyes, and the underside of the shell is gold-coloured too. Because the lid sits on a hinge, it stays attached when opened, so there is no loose top to lose. To keep it bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth, and wipe away any marks with a lightly damp cloth before drying it straight away; keep it out of water. Wrapped in a little tissue, it makes a cheerful gift, and we think it looks best where it catches the light.

How big is the sea turtle trinket box?

It measures 6cm wide, 6.5cm deep and 2.5cm tall, so it is a small box that sits easily on a dressing table, bedside table or shelf.

Does the lid open?

Yes, the domed shell is the lid. It lifts on a hinge to show the bright orange-red interior and stays attached, so there is no loose top to lose.

What is the trinket box made of?

It is a metal trinket box with a glossy green finish, a gold-coloured rim and underside, and clear stones set across the shell and round its edge.

What can I keep inside it?

It is a small box, best for little pieces such as a ring, a pair of stud earrings, a spare button or a tiny keepsake you want to keep safe from going astray.

How should I look after it?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth. For any marks, wipe gently with a lightly damp cloth and dry it straight away, and keep it out of water.

Does it work as a gift?

We think so. Its bright green shell, sparkling stones and orange-red interior make it a cheerful little present, and it needs nothing more than some tissue to wrap.